Interview: Teen Eating Disorders Thrive in Secrecy, So Let’s Talk About It

by Dr.Karla, ActivistMD | May 17, 2022 | Body Positivity, General, Parenting and Teens, Self Care, Teen Health and Wellness

If you are struggling with an eating disorder or believe you may be, Go to the National Eating Disorders Association for their Free online chat, call their Help Line at 1-800-931-2237 or contact their Crisis Line by Texting “NEDA” to 741741. Dr. Karla...

Celebrate Measures of Self Success – May 2022 Mantras

by Dr.Karla, ActivistMD | May 16, 2022 | Body Positivity, General, Self Acceptance, Teen Health and Wellness

May is an exciting and often stressful time of year. Lots of wrapping up finals, graduations, planning for summer, all the things! My middle child, Audrey, is graduating from Lincoln High School and, for some reason, seeing her senior pics and the pics of her friends...

Self-Kindness Is the Key to Your Health Goals

by Dr.Karla, ActivistMD | Mar 15, 2022 | General, Self Care, Teen Health and Wellness

I talk about self-love superpower all the time, but where should you start to get there? Self-love superpower starts with self-kindness Self-kindness leads to self-trust that you will have your own back as you take action.  Then, when you trust yourself to be kind to...

Final Challenge – You Are Lovable Always: IME Reverse Your Insulin Resistance Challenge Week 12

by Dr.Karla, ActivistMD | Jan 26, 2022 | General, Teen Health and Wellness

IME/UBU Monday We are talking Relationships and boundaries for Week 12 of the IME Reverse Your Insulin Resistance Challenge! What do relationships and boundaries have to do with reversing your insulin resistance, reaching your health goals and losing weight?  I’ve...

Stress Less Sleep More: IME Reverse Your Insulin Resistance Challenge Week 11

by Dr.Karla, ActivistMD | Jan 26, 2022 | General, Teen Health and Wellness

Here’s a common question I get a lot and I’ve asked myself too. Where do I start when I want to make a change like losing weight, improving my metabolic health, or just plain feeling better?   Have you heard Eat Less Move More? We all have.  Who can argue...

Self Love Superpower: IME Reverse Your Insulin Resistance Challenge Week 10

by Dr.Karla, ActivistMD | Jan 26, 2022 | General, Teen Health and Wellness

Hi and welcome to the most powerful week of the Reverse Your Insulin Resistance Challenge! I know I say that every week and I can’t believe we’re at week 10 already! Welcome to self-love superpower! I promise you that this week is the most powerful and important. ...